Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law, to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.
Psalm 94:12-13
There were lots of times when I was growing up when I was disciplined by someone.
LOTS of times.
My mom and dad disciplined me.
My grandmother and my great grandmother disciplined me.
Various teachers disciplined me. In fact, I can't remember a school year in my elementary days when I wasn't disciplined for

Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.
Revelation 3:19
Want to hear something that might sound a little strange?
We should be thankful when the Lord Jesus rebukes us and brings some discipline in our lives.
Whhhhaaaatttt?!?!?
That's right. I know none of us get especially excited when we know a rebuke is coming our way. And divine discipline doesn't sound so great to most of us. But maybe our attitude about rebukes and discipline should change.
Why would